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Banner plane crash off popular Florida beach under investigation
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Steven Yablonski , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The Volusia Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash, with assistance from federal officials. The incident occurred just before 11 a.
A small banner plane crashed into the water on Thursday morning. The pilot, who was the only person on board, was able to climb out without life-threatening injuries after the plane flipped over. The incident occurred just before 11 a.m.
and was witnessed by several people. The Volusia Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash, with assistance from federal officials. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are also involved in the investigation.
Further details about the incident, including the identity of the pilot, are not yet available. The investigation is ongoing in Volusia County, where the crash took place off New Smyrna Beach.
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Category: safety Published: August 28, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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